Did you know that 2/3 of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare? Or, that over 70% of America’s inmates cannot read above a 4th grade level? It may be hard to believe, but 1 in 4 children in America grow up...
Did you know… Stephanie Wilson of the 2006 NASA Discovery Crew developed an interest in space travel at age 13? Renowned surgeon Dr. Ben Carson dreamed of becoming a doctor before he entered the 5th grade? Condoleezza Rice was a piano prodigy who credits the long...
Now that the school year has wrapped up, it’s a good time to reflect on the hits — and misses — of the year. Did your child abhor subjects he previous loved? Sometimes, subject matter isn’t the only factor in such a situation. What really might...
Texting behind the wheel is 6 TIMES more likely to cause a car accident than driving drunk. Buzzkill. But good news: your thumbs can bring texting and driving to a screeching halt. Here’s how: 1. Order two (free!) pairs of Thumb Socks (yep, lil’ socks for your...
Back to Basics serves the needs of a wide range of students with instruction in more than 60 subjects. Whether a student is pre-kindergarten through college age, or older adult, ou r philosophy of building skills and confidence remains the same Since 1985, the tutors...
Slang and text speak is fun… for a while. But, on May 31 you are challeged to speak in complete sentences. That means no fragments and no run on sentences. And, while you’re at it, speak in complete words, too! According to author Jace Shoemaker-Galloway of The...
